Father-of-two motorcyclist left paralysed after collision close to the M1 near Northampton

The family of a dad-of-two who was left paralysed following a motorcycle collision close to Northampton have set up an appeal to raise funds to help towards the cost of medical equipment and lifestyle changes.

Karl Major suffered horrific injuries after the incident, which happened at Moulsoe near Newport Pagnell at 6.50am on September 23 when he was on his way to work.

The 32-year-old was riding a Yamaha motorcycle when he was in collision with a Seat Ibiza on the A509 London Road at the junction with Newport Road near to junction 14 of the M1.

Karl’s injuries include a shattered pelvis and spine which, after emergency surgery, left him paralysed from the waist down.

His family is devastated especially as Karl's dad was following eight cars behind and saw the accident. He was quickly on the scene and knows how lucky Karl was not to lose his life.

Jolene told our sister paper MK Citizen: "We're a motorbiking family and Karl is an experienced rider but it was a huge shock and so worrying.

“Karl was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital, where visiting is limited, so that's been difficult. But he's getting better now.

"Mentally he knows he's been lucky but physically it's taken its toll as he suffered broken ribs so that's still making breathing quite difficult and painful."

Karl, who lives with his partner Alicja and two sons Freddie six, and Archie one, in Olney, is now waiting to be transferred to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for rehabilitation.

The family say he will need specialised equipment when he returns home and are hoping to raise £5,000 with £1,635 already raised towards the target.

Karl's GoFundMe page explains: "Karl is a loving and devoted father and has an amazing partner too.

“Unfortunately his girlfriend is currently working all hours as she's worrying about money and being able to afford their future.

"They currently live in a top floor flat and will need to move, and they'll need a mobility vehicle so Karl can get in and out easier and it'll need wheelchair space.

“They'll also need hoists in and around the house as well as disability bars and maybe even a special bed. The list is bigger than this but this is just an example.

"Once Karl is out of hospital in a month or so he'll need his partner to be his carer which again is more money worries for them.

"So please, whether it's 50p or £10 every little bit will help Karl and his family."

To donate visit the GoFundMe page here.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting incident reference number 300 of 23 September.